ObjectiveTo investigate the application of central auditory testing combined with electroencephalographic features in the early screening of mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease. MethodsA convenience sampling method was used to conduct a field survey in the Qixia District of Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, from July to September, 2025. A total of 40 older adults diagnosed as mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease and 23 cognitively normal older adults were recruited. Auditory N-back and dichotic listening paradigms were employed for assessment, while the scores of Montreal Cognitive Assessment Beijing Version (MoCA-BJ) and 32-channel electroencephalogram (EEG) data were simultaneously collected. Binary logistic regression analysis was applied to identify predictive indicators, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were plotted, and the area under the curve (AUC) was calculated. ResultsThe total score of dichotic listening was positively correlated with overall cognitive function (r = 0.475, P < 0.01), while right-ear advantage showed negative correlations with overall cognition, visuospatial ability, abstract reasoning, and delayed recall (r < -0.276, P < 0.05). Task performance across all conditions of the N-back task was positively correlated with overall cognitive function (r > 0.249, P < 0.05). Regarding EEG features, δ and θ band power and power peaks were positively correlated with delayed recall (r > 0.258, P < 0.05), whereas (α+θ)/(α+β) and θ/(α+β) were positively correlated with naming ability and visuospatial executive function, respectively (r > 0.261, P < 0.05). The results of the binary logistic regression analysis showed that the total score of binaural dichotic listening, the accuracy of 1-back task, the average power of δ waves, and the ratio of θ/(α+β) were independent influencing factors for mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease (P < 0.05). The ROC analysis indicated that the AUC for auditory task performance and EEG features were 0.845 and 0.735 respectively, and when combined, the AUC increased to 0.862. ConclusionThe screening model based on the integration of auditory task performance and EEG features can be used in the early identification of mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease.

Objective:To investigate the effect of mild moxibustion on transient receptor potential vanilloid type 1(TRPV1)channel expression in primary dysmenorrhea(PD)rats and explore its mechanism in alleviating central pain sensitization.Methods:Thirty-two female non-pregnant Wistar rats were randomized into a blank group,a model group,a mild moxibustion group,and a capsazepine group,with 8 rats in each group.Except for the blank group,the other three groups used estradiol benzoate,ice-water bath,and oxytocin to establish the rat PD model of cold-dampness stagnation pattern.The interventions began on day 1 of modeling,once a day,and lasted 10 d.The mild moxibustion group received mild moxibustion at Shenque(CV8)and Guanyuan(CV4),20 min/time;in the capsazepine group,capsazepine was injected at a dose of 2 mg/(kg·bw).The abdominal pain threshold was measured 10-30 min after oxytocin injection on day 11;enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect serum prostaglandin F2α(PGF2α)level;the expression of TRPV1,cluster of differentiation 11B(CD11B),and proto-oncogene c-Fos in the spinal dorsal horn and hypothalamus was detected by immunofluorescence and Western blotting.Results:Compared to the blank group,the model group showed a decreased pain threshold(P<0.05)and an increased serum PGF2α level with elevated TRPV1,CD11B,and c-Fos protein expression in the spinal dorsal horn and hypothalamus(P<0.05).Compared to the model group,both the mild moxibustion group and capsazepine group showed significantly increased pain thresholds(P<0.05),along with decreased serum PGF2α levels and reduced protein expression levels of TRPV1,CD11B,and c-Fos in the spinal dorsal horn and hypothalamus(P<0.05).Rat pain threshold in the capsazepine group was higher than that in the mild moxibustion group(P<0.05).Serum PGF2α level,the expression levels of CD11B and c-Fos proteins in the spinal dorsal horn,as well as TRPV1,CD11B,and c-Fos proteins in the hypothalamus of the capsazepine group were lower than those in the mild moxibustion group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Mild moxibustion at Shenque(CV8)and Guanyuan(CV4)may alleviate the central pain sensitization in PD rats by down-regulating TRPV1 channel expression in the spinal dorsal horn and hypothalamus,thus playing an analgesic effect.

Objective:To investigate the effect of mild moxibustion on transient receptor potential vanilloid type 1(TRPV1)channel expression in primary dysmenorrhea(PD)rats and explore its mechanism in alleviating central pain sensitization.Methods:Thirty-two female non-pregnant Wistar rats were randomized into a blank group,a model group,a mild moxibustion group,and a capsazepine group,with 8 rats in each group.Except for the blank group,the other three groups used estradiol benzoate,ice-water bath,and oxytocin to establish the rat PD model of cold-dampness stagnation pattern.The interventions began on day 1 of modeling,once a day,and lasted 10 d.The mild moxibustion group received mild moxibustion at Shenque(CV8)and Guanyuan(CV4),20 min/time;in the capsazepine group,capsazepine was injected at a dose of 2 mg/(kg·bw).The abdominal pain threshold was measured 10-30 min after oxytocin injection on day 11;enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect serum prostaglandin F2α(PGF2α)level;the expression of TRPV1,cluster of differentiation 11B(CD11B),and proto-oncogene c-Fos in the spinal dorsal horn and hypothalamus was detected by immunofluorescence and Western blotting.Results:Compared to the blank group,the model group showed a decreased pain threshold(P<0.05)and an increased serum PGF2α level with elevated TRPV1,CD11B,and c-Fos protein expression in the spinal dorsal horn and hypothalamus(P<0.05).Compared to the model group,both the mild moxibustion group and capsazepine group showed significantly increased pain thresholds(P<0.05),along with decreased serum PGF2α levels and reduced protein expression levels of TRPV1,CD11B,and c-Fos in the spinal dorsal horn and hypothalamus(P<0.05).Rat pain threshold in the capsazepine group was higher than that in the mild moxibustion group(P<0.05).Serum PGF2α level,the expression levels of CD11B and c-Fos proteins in the spinal dorsal horn,as well as TRPV1,CD11B,and c-Fos proteins in the hypothalamus of the capsazepine group were lower than those in the mild moxibustion group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Mild moxibustion at Shenque(CV8)and Guanyuan(CV4)may alleviate the central pain sensitization in PD rats by down-regulating TRPV1 channel expression in the spinal dorsal horn and hypothalamus,thus playing an analgesic effect.

Objective To explore the regulatory effect of miR-6838-5p on DDR1 gene expression and proliferation of breast cancer cells.Methods The expression levels of miR-6838-5p in normal breast epithelial cells and breast cancer cells were detected using qRT-PCR,and the potential target genes of miR-6838-5p was predicted using TargetscanV 8.0.Double luciferase reporter gene experiment was performed to verify the binding between miR-6838-5p and DDR1.Breast cancer MCF-7 cells were transfected via liposome,miR-6838-5p mimic,miR-6838-5p inhibitor,DDR1 siRNA,DDR1-overexpresisng vector,or both miR-6838-5p mimic and DDR1-overexpressing vector,and the changes in cell proliferation were examined with CCK-8 and EdU assays;Western blotting was used to detect the expression of DDR1.The mediating role of DDR1 in miR-6838-5p overexpression-induced inhibition of MCF-7 cell proliferation was verified in a nude mouse model bearing MCF-7 cell xenografts.Results The expression of miR-6838-5p was significantly lower in breast cancer cells than in normal breast epithelial cells.In MCF-7 cells,miR-6838-5p overexpression induced significant inhibition of cell proliferation.Dual luciferase reporter gene experiment demonstrated a binding relationship between miR-6838-5p and DDR1(P<0.01).Western blotting showed that miR-6838-5p overexpression significantly lowered DDR1 expression in MCF-7 cells,and DDR1 overexpression promoted proliferation of the cells;co-transfection of the cells with DDR1-overexpressing vector significantly attenuated the inhibitory effect of miR-6838-5p mimic on cell proliferation.In the tumor-bearing nude mice,the xenografts overexpressing miR-6838-5p showed a significantly smaller volum with obviously the expression of DDR1.Conclusion Overexpression of miR-6838-5p inhibits breast cancer cell proliferation by regulating DDR1 expression.

Objective To explore the mechanism of the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea(PD)by mild moxibustion on"Shenque"and"Guanyuan"acupoints based on the regulation of cAMP-PKA signaling pathway on TRPV1.Methods Totally 32 female non-pregnant Wistar rats were randomly divided into blank group,model group,mild moxibustion group and capsazepine group,with 8 rats in each group.Except for the blank group,the other groups all used estradiol benzoate intraperitoneal injection combined with ice water bath to establish a PD cold-dampness stagnation syndrome rat model.Intervention began on the first day of modeling,the mild moxibustion group selects"Shenque"and"Guanyuan"for mild moxibustion,20 min per time,the capsazepine group was injected capsazepine 2 mg/kg,once a day for 10 consecutive days.ELISA was used to detect uterine PGF2α and cAMP content,immunofluorescence staining was used to detect TRPV1 expression in uterine tissue,Western blot was used to detect PKA,p-PKA and TRPV1 protein expression.Results Compared with the blank group,the latency period of body twisting in the model group rats decreased,and the body twisting score increased(P<0.01);the contents of PGF2α and cAMP in uterine tissue increased(P<0.01),and the expressions of TRPV1 and p-PKA proteins increased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the mild moxibustion group and capsazepine group showed an increase in the latency period of body twisting and a decrease in the body twisting score(P<0.01);the content of PGF2α and cAMP in uterine tissue decreased(P<0.01),and the expressions of TRPV1 and p-PKA proteins decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01).Compared with the mild moxibustion group,the capsazepine group showed an increase in the latency period of body twisting and a decrease in the body twisting score(P<0.01);the contents of PGF2α and cAMP in uterine tissue decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01),and the expressions of TRPV1 protein decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion Mild moxibustion at"Shenque"and"Guanyuan"acupoints has obvious analgesic effect on PD rats,and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of uterine cAMP-PKA signaling pathway mediated TRPV1 protein expression.

ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Shengxiantang （SXT） on cell senescence mediated by wingless/integrated （Wnt）3a/β-catenin pathway in rats with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis （IPF） and reveal the possible mechanism in improving lung function of IPF rats. MethodA total of 32 SPF level SD rats were randomly divided into sham group， model group， pirfenidone group， and SXT group. The IPF rat model was established by intratracheal instillation of bleomycin （0.005 g·kg^-1）. The following day after surgery， rats in the SXT group were given the aqueous solution of SXT granules （0.78 g·kg^-1）， and the pirfenidone group was given pirfenidone suspension （0.05 g·kg^-1）. The other groups were given deionized water （10 mL·kg^-1） for 28 consecutive days. Lung tissue was collected after the lung function was measured. The pathological changes of the lung tissue were observed by hematoxylin-eosin （HE） and Masson staining， and then the Szapiel score and Ashcroft score were performed. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction （Real-time PCR） was used to detect telomere length. Western blot was applied to detect the expressions of epithelial-mesenchymal transformation （EMT） markers ［α-smooth muscle actin （α-SMA） and E-cadherin］， telomere reverse transcriptase （TRET）， aging-related proteins （p53 and p21）， senescence-associated secretory phenotype ［interleukin-6 （IL-6） and matrix metalloproteinase-1 （MMP-1）］， and key proteins of Wnt signaling pathway ［Wnt3a， glycogen synthase kinase-3β （GSK-3β）， β-catenin， Cyclin D₁， and c-Myc］. ResultCompared with those in the Sham group， peak expiratory flow （PEF） and minute ventilation volume （MV） in the model group were significantly decreased （P<0.01）， and the frequency of respiratory （f） was significantly increased （P<0.01）. The Szapiel score， Ashcroft score， and protein expression of α-SMA， p53， p21， IL-6， MMP-1， Wnt3a， GSK3β， β-catenin， Cyclin D₁， and c-Myc were increased （P<0.01）. The expressions of E-cadherin and TERT， as well as telomere length were significantly decreased （P<0.01）. Compared with those in the model group， PEF and MV in the SXT group were significantly increased （P<0.01）， while f was significantly decreased （P<0.01）. The Szapiel score， Ashcroft score， and protein expression of α-SMA， p53， p21， IL-6， MMP-1， Wnt3a， GSK3β， β-catenin， Cyclin D₁， and c-Myc were significantly decreased （P<0.05， P<0.01）. Nevertheless， the expression of E-cadherin and TERT， as well as telomere length were significantly increased （P<0.01）. ConclusionSXT presents a significant protective effect on lung function in IPF rats， and the prescription may act on the Wnt3a/β-catenin signaling pathway to regulate cell senescence induced by TERT to inhibit EMT.

Objective To explore the regulatory effect of miR-6838-5p on DDR1 gene expression and proliferation of breast cancer cells.Methods The expression levels of miR-6838-5p in normal breast epithelial cells and breast cancer cells were detected using qRT-PCR,and the potential target genes of miR-6838-5p was predicted using TargetscanV 8.0.Double luciferase reporter gene experiment was performed to verify the binding between miR-6838-5p and DDR1.Breast cancer MCF-7 cells were transfected via liposome,miR-6838-5p mimic,miR-6838-5p inhibitor,DDR1 siRNA,DDR1-overexpresisng vector,or both miR-6838-5p mimic and DDR1-overexpressing vector,and the changes in cell proliferation were examined with CCK-8 and EdU assays;Western blotting was used to detect the expression of DDR1.The mediating role of DDR1 in miR-6838-5p overexpression-induced inhibition of MCF-7 cell proliferation was verified in a nude mouse model bearing MCF-7 cell xenografts.Results The expression of miR-6838-5p was significantly lower in breast cancer cells than in normal breast epithelial cells.In MCF-7 cells,miR-6838-5p overexpression induced significant inhibition of cell proliferation.Dual luciferase reporter gene experiment demonstrated a binding relationship between miR-6838-5p and DDR1(P<0.01).Western blotting showed that miR-6838-5p overexpression significantly lowered DDR1 expression in MCF-7 cells,and DDR1 overexpression promoted proliferation of the cells;co-transfection of the cells with DDR1-overexpressing vector significantly attenuated the inhibitory effect of miR-6838-5p mimic on cell proliferation.In the tumor-bearing nude mice,the xenografts overexpressing miR-6838-5p showed a significantly smaller volum with obviously the expression of DDR1.Conclusion Overexpression of miR-6838-5p inhibits breast cancer cell proliferation by regulating DDR1 expression.

Objective To investigate the correlation between biofilm gene,efflux pump gene,biofilm forming ability and drug resistance of Acinetobacter baumarmii(AB)isolated from the patients of clinical infectious diseases.Methods A total of 119 non-repeating Acinetobacter baumannii isolates(74 MDR-AB strains and 45 non-multi-drug resistant strains)were collected.The effector pump genes(adeB,adeJ,adeG,adeS and adeR)and biofilm-related genes(bap,ompA,csuA,csuB,csuC,csuD,csuE,abaI,bfmR,bfmS)were detected by PCR.Bacterial biofilm was constructed in vitro with 24-well cell culture plates,and the formation of biofilm was qualitatively observed by crystal violet staining.Results Acinetobacter baumannii was resistant to most of the commonly used antibiotics and sensitive to tigacycline,polymyxin B and minocycline.The overall detection rate of biofilm-related genes was about 80％,and the detection rates of bap,csuB,csuC and csuD genes in multi-drug resistant bacteria were significantly higher than those in non-multi-drug resistant bacteria(P＜0.05).The detection rate of active effector pump genes was less than 70％,and the detection rate of adeB,adeJ,adeS and adeR genes in multidrug-resistant bacteria was significantly higher than that in non-multidrug-resistant bacteria(P＜0.05).The adeG carrying rate was opposite.Three multidrug-resistant strains and five non-multidrug-resistant strains did not carry the above efflux pump related genes,and no abeM gene was detected in all strains.The formation of biofilm was observed in 95.80％of strains.Conclusion Acinetobacter baumannii in hospital is mostly multidrug-resistant strains,most of which have strong biofilm forming ability.Multidrug-resistant bacteria have higher biofilm gene and effluent-pump gene carrying rate,which may be involved in the regulation and formation of multidrug resistance.

Objective:To investigate the effect of autologous fat grafting in hand rejuvenation and to provide effective clinical treatment for the aging hand.Methods:A total of 52 patients received autologous fat grafting in hand. Fat was collected by liposuction from the abdomen or thigh regions utilizing the superwet technique. The harvested fat was washed and injected to the dorsal hand. Standardized photographs were taken before and after the operation, and the patients＇ satisfaction was evaluated.Results:Picture scores between preoperative and postoperative had statistically significant differences ( P<0.01). The majority of patients (75%) were satisfied with their results. All patients were followed up for 6 months with no infection, fat liquefaction, cysts and other complications occurred. Conclusions:This study provides the clinical basis for fat grafting in hand rejuvenation with high satisfactory rates.

Internet-based practice of stomatology hospitals plays an important role in promoting hierarchical medical system and overcoming the social problems of " high costs and difficulties of medical services" . The authors introduced the practice of free online consultations at a tertiary stomatology hospital during this period. They also analyzed such characteristics of the practice as the doctors′ response rate, doctors′ response timeliness, as well as the specialties and timeframe distribution of patient consultations. The hospital provides online consultations on Guangdong cloud-based hospital platform in two modes. For example, the normal consultation mode operates in a many-many manner, with services provided by attendings and associate chief physicians appointed less than three years. In off hours, patients can also raise questions online. The expert consultation mode offers consultations during business hours in a one-to-one manner, with services provided by associate chief physicians appointed over three years and chief physicians. From February 10 to March 22 2020, 2 156 persons/times of consultations were served in the normal mode, and 1 043 persons/times received in the expert mode. The response timelines of the latter (16.19 min) was much better than the former (27.10 min). In terms of consultation workload of sub-specialties, oral medicine ranked the top (69.30%), while the consultations of the normal mode in work hours accounted for only 73.47% of total consultation workload. It is recommended to optimize resources deployment, introduce artificial intelligent inquiry service, explore an online-offline combined stomatological service, and improve performance management. These measures, when in place, can promote sustainable development of Internet-based stomatology hospitals.